Chinatown

Dating back to the 1920s, Sydney’s Chinatown has long been the heart of the city’s Asian community. Centred around the pedestrian Dixon Street, it’s packed with restaurants and shops. Yum cha (a Cantonese brunch of dumplings and tea) is a tradition in Sydney and there are lots of delicious options here. Duck into the labyrinth … Read more

Woolloomooloo

Another of the city’s revitalised wharf precincts, Woolloomooloo is to the east of the Royal Botanic Garden. There’s still a working naval base here and you’ll often see huge ships docked just offshore. Enjoy a long lunch at one of the stylish restaurants that line the wharf or have a swim in the stunning Andrew … Read more

Darling Quarter & Darling Square

Darling Quarter & Darling Square Tucked away behind Darling Harbour, Darling Quarter and Darling Square are a buzzy series of laneways and plazas home to some of the city’s best eats. Cafes and restaurants spill out onto the wide footpaths, serving up cuisine from all over the world with a particular focus on Asia. There’s … Read more

Walsh Bay

This historic neighbourhood is based around wharves dating back to the mid-1800s. Today, these beautifully refurbished piers are a hub of arts and culture. You’ll find the Sydney Theatre Company, Sydney Dance Company and Bangarra Dance Company, Australia’s acclaimed Indigenous dance troupe. Be sure to stop for a drink at The Theatre Bar at the … Read more

Barangaroo

A glittering strip running along the western edge of Darling Harbour, Barangaroo is the city’s newest suburb. It’s a place where work and play come together, with top financial institutions occupying the skyscrapers towering above chic bars and restaurants. At the headland is the leafy Barangaroo Reserve where a guide from Aboriginal Cultural Tours will … Read more